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Genetics and Evolutionary Biology of Aquatic Invasive Organisms

A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Taxonomy, Evolution, and Biogeography".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2025) | Viewed by 2566

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Roberto Ferreira Artoni

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Department of Structural, Molecular, and Genetic Biology, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Interests: sex determination; B chromosomes; conservation genetics; OMICs; fish; other aquatic organisms

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are announcing the release of a Special Issue of the journal Fishes, dedicated to the captivating field of genetics and evolutionary biology of aquatic invasive organisms". This volume aims to compile innovative research and in-depth analyses shedding light on the intricate genetic mechanisms and evolutionary processes underlying the invasion of aquatic organisms into global ecosystems.

We invite renowned experts and emerging researchers to contribute high-quality papers with clear and robust hypotheses, tested through appropriate methodologies, and discourage exclusively descriptive manuscripts. From the molecular mechanisms propelling invasion to the evolutionary adaptations enabling persistence in new environments, this special volume aims to concentrate significant reading for scientists, environmental managers and all committed to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by invasive aquatic organisms.

Join us on this fascinating journey into the world of genetics and evolutionary biology as we unravel the secrets behind the invasion of aquatic organisms, magnified by globalization and critically established in the face of global climate change, opening new horizons for research and aquatic biota conservation. This special volume of Fishes represents a significant milestone in the pursuit of knowledge, and addresses the complex challenges associated with the interaction of invasive aquatic organisms and their host ecosystems.

Dr. Roberto Ferreira Artoni
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • bioinvasion
  • environmental perturbation
  • invasive species
  • genetic variability
  • adaptation

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Rowing Against the Tide: The Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) Leaves DNA Footprints Along Its Invasion Route in South American Rivers
by Augusto Luiz Ferreira, Jr., Renato Luiz Bot Neto, Vanessa Marín-Ruiz, Leonardo Rosa, Mara Cristina Almeida, Patrícia Dammski Borges de Andrade, Susete Wambier Christo and Roberto Ferreira Artoni
Fishes 2024, 9(12), 499; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9120499 - 6 Dec 2024
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The invasion of the golden mussel has resulted in considerable environmental and socioeconomic alterations, which present a considerable threat to the native biodiversity and sustainability of the region. Understanding the distribution and biological characteristics of this Asian mussel, as well as its interaction [...] Read more.
The invasion of the golden mussel has resulted in considerable environmental and socioeconomic alterations, which present a considerable threat to the native biodiversity and sustainability of the region. Understanding the distribution and biological characteristics of this Asian mussel, as well as its interaction with human activities, is of the utmost importance to developing effective strategies for mitigating and preventing its further spread. This study examines the dispersal route and incidence of golden mussels, tracing their movement from initial populations in Argentina to their arrival in the São Francisco River Basin (SFR). The presence of the mussel was confirmed through an integrative assessment that included shell taxonomic analyses and mitochondrial DNA signatures. This assessment identified populations located 7.5 km from the river’s mouth, close to the Atlantic Ocean, in areas such as shrimp farms, artisanal ports, and marinas. The analysis of mitochondrial DNA revealed the presence of South-American-specific and shared ancestral haplotypes in the SFR, Grande River, and Argentina. These findings indicate that intracontinental colonization toward the northeast region of South America originated from Asian populations that entered South America via Argentina. The absence of Asian-specific signatures in the SFR, combined with a geomorphological structure unsuitable for large ports or transoceanic vessels, supports the hypothesis of the intracontinental dispersal of Limnoperna fortunei. Full article
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Molecular Barcoding Identification of the Invasive Blue Crabs Along Tunisian Coast
by Nadia Besbes, Stefano Reale, Silvia Scibetta, Carlotta Piazza, Daniela Lo Monaco, Calogero Di Bella and Saloua Sadok
Fishes 2024, 9(12), 485; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9120485 - 28 Nov 2024
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Crabs are the most widely studied marine crustaceans due to their high economic value, ecological significance, and worldwide range in the subtropics and tropics zones. In this study, we adopted a molecular barcoding approach for rapid identification of blue crab species by sequencing [...] Read more.
Crabs are the most widely studied marine crustaceans due to their high economic value, ecological significance, and worldwide range in the subtropics and tropics zones. In this study, we adopted a molecular barcoding approach for rapid identification of blue crab species by sequencing the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene (COI), which has previously been used for phylogenetic analysis in wide taxonomic groups, and particularly for Crustaceans. The results indicated the evidence of Callinectes sapidus and Portunus pelagicus in different localities along Tunisian coast. Data were confirmed by BLAST analysis (Basic Local Alignment Tool) and phylogenetic trees. The molecular identification showed the ability of the COI region to differentiate between two similar blue crab species, Portunus segnis and Portunus pelagicus, which were confused by morphological analysis. The adoption of this protocol may be useful in revealing the biogeography of these invasive species across Mediterranean and to support the authentication of crab-meat processed products, according to the normative control. Full article
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